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Hawks 2nd year forward Risacher named to replace injured Thunder guard Mitchell on NBA Rising Stars

Hawks 2nd year forward Risacher named to replace injured Thunder guard Mitchell on NBA Rising Stars | iNFOnews.ca
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Atlanta Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher was named on Tuesday as the injury replacement for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac in the Rising Stars game on Friday night as part of the NBA All-Star weekend.

Mitchell is unable to participate due to an abdominal strain.

Risacher, a native of France, will participate in the event for the second consecutive year after being selected as a rookie last season.

Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, is averaging 10.7 points and 3.5 rebounds this season.

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Hawks 2nd year forward Risacher named to replace injured Thunder guard Mitchell on NBA Rising Stars | iNFOnews.ca
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) defends Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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